Venezuelan

[ven-uh-zwey-luhn, ‑-zwee-]

adjective

1. of or relating to the republic of Venezuela.

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of the republic of Venezuela.

Other Word Forms

• anti-Venezuelan adjective
• pro-Venezuelan adjective

Example Sentences

The “suns” refer to the insignia—the equivalent of a U.S. general’s stars—worn on the epaulettes of Venezuelan officers’ uniforms.

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In a statement, the Venezuelan government did not comment on Machado's prize, saying that the closure was part of a restructuring of its foreign service.

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The government often refers to her as "la sayona," a word that evokes a spirit in Venezuelan folklore who, like the opposition leader, has white skin and straight black hair.

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While extolled by supporters as Venezuela’s “dama de hierro” — the iron lady, a sobriquet bestowed decades ago on British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher — Machado is a controversial figure, even within the Venezuelan opposition.

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This recognition of the struggle of all Venezuelans is a boost to conclude our task: to conquer Freedom.

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